English teams have been making waves in the Champions League, with three Premier League sides securing victories over their European counterparts. This dominance has left a significant impact on the competition, with only Manchester City outside of the top eight on goal difference.
The performances of English teams such as Liverpool and Newcastle, who edged out Marseille and Pafos respectively, have raised questions about the superiority of English football in Europe's elite competition. Chelsea also had to dig deep to secure their win over Pafos, further highlighting the strength of the Premier League squad.
This trend has led many to wonder if England is becoming a powerhouse in European football, with the likes of Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch inspiring victories for Liverpool, while Harvey Barnes continues to rack up impressive goalscoring form for Newcastle.
As the competition heats up, it remains to be seen how long this trend will last. Will English teams continue to dominate the Champions League, or is this a one-off anomaly? One thing is certain - England's football fans are taking notice and are eager to see their teams compete at the highest level.
The Guardian podcast provides an in-depth analysis of these results, rounding up all the other matchday action before previewing the upcoming Premier League weekend.
The performances of English teams such as Liverpool and Newcastle, who edged out Marseille and Pafos respectively, have raised questions about the superiority of English football in Europe's elite competition. Chelsea also had to dig deep to secure their win over Pafos, further highlighting the strength of the Premier League squad.
This trend has led many to wonder if England is becoming a powerhouse in European football, with the likes of Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch inspiring victories for Liverpool, while Harvey Barnes continues to rack up impressive goalscoring form for Newcastle.
As the competition heats up, it remains to be seen how long this trend will last. Will English teams continue to dominate the Champions League, or is this a one-off anomaly? One thing is certain - England's football fans are taking notice and are eager to see their teams compete at the highest level.
The Guardian podcast provides an in-depth analysis of these results, rounding up all the other matchday action before previewing the upcoming Premier League weekend.